As I complete 36 years in
#IndianOil
today, let me proudly share that I have lived the mantra of
#PehleIndianPhirOil
in all these years & the "Nation first" motto will continue to inspire my thoughts and actions for the rest of my life. My gratitude to my mentors and colleagues!
On the occasion of 20th anniversary of IndianOil Mauritius Limited, as the Chairman of the company, I convey my best wishes to the employees, stakeholders and our valued customers. Let us rejoice the achievements and reset for bigger ones!
Spent a delightful evening in the company of Indian cricket's latest pace sensation and a proud IOCian Avesh Khan along with his mentor, another IOCian & Indian cricketer, Anand Rajan. Their passion for the game is amazing & entire
#IndianOil
family is incredibly proud of them.
Life is chequered like a Chess board & making the correct moves judiciously, intelligently & patiently is critical for success. Chess is a celebration of the brain over brawn & this
#WorldChessDay
; I salute
#IOCian
Chess Icons who continue to bring glory to the nation & inspire!
Extremely delighted to welcome Ms Sukla Mistry to
#IndianOil
Board as our first woman functional Director.
For a company committed to ensuring a diverse workplace, her elevation as Director(Refineries) is a landmark occasion.
My best wishes to Ms Sukla! She makes us all proud.
Extended a hearty welcome to fellow-IOCian Mr Sujoy Choudhury who joined IndianOil Board as Director (Planning and Business Development). I am sure that Mr Choudhury's far-reaching vision will take our business development endeavors to new highs.
Congratulations & all the best!
At
#IndianOil
, we are extremely proud of our sporting heritage and we believe that a great workplace culture must imbibe sporting ethics. Inaugurated the Inter-Departmental Cricket Tournament Finals at our Digboi Refinery today. And tried to hit a few out of the park myself! :)
The student inside us lives on for ever. Any recognition from Alma mater encourages us to learn more & contribute further. Just have been informed that
@bitspilaniindia
, the institute that shaped my dreams, has bestowed on me BITS Distinguished Alumnus Award–2021. Truly humbled.
Completed 36 years as an IOCian yesterday! Thank You,
@ChairmanIOCL
VaidyaJi, for making the milestone more special for me with your warm wishes.
After all, the
#IndianOil
family is remarkably strong because of this enduring bond of Care that connects every IOCian forever.
Under the guidance of MoP&NG, IndianOil is importing crude oil to strengthen India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves while taking advantage of prevailing low crude prices. First such cargo of 1 million barrels of Upper Zakum Crude oil is being unloaded at Mangalore since yesterday.
Greetings on
#WorldRhinoDay
!
The magnificent Rhinos are under threat & the tide has to turn now. At
#IndianOil
, our brand identity is connected to our brand mascot; the
#IndianOilRhino
& we are leaving no stone unturned to care for this graceful denizen of our forests.
#SaveRhino
Super proud of
#IndianOil
Sports Scholarship Holder
@singhesha10
who clinched 3 of the 7 medals Indian team won at ISSF World Cup in Cairo. IndianOil has been supporting this brilliant youngster since 2018 & we are committed to fuel her further ascent.
Shoot for the stars, girl!
Super-proud of
#IndianOil
Hockey Team for winning the prestigious Gooncha Jawahar Lal Nehru Hockey Tournament. The IndianOil Hockey wizards won the final 4-2 against the Indian Railways at Hyderabad today!
Bravo boys! Keep shining!
Chak De!
#ProudToBeAnIOCian
A super-proud moment for
#IndianOil
family as we bagged the the award for 'Best PSU for the Promotion of Sports' at the
#SportstarAces
Awards. Sports builds national character & our mantra of
#PehleIndianPhirOil
will continue to drive our sporting outreaches!
#ProudToBeAnIOCian
Had a warm interaction with nation's pride, young badminton Star & IOCian
@lakshya_sen
& his proud father. The incredible passion that fuelled Lakshya's superb win at India Open against toughest challenges is worth emulating. And at
#IndianOil
, we serve to win!
Way to go Lakshya.
Our youth will fuel the bright & new India and SDI Bhubaneswar, run by
#IndianOil
under the aegis of
@PetroleumMin
, is turning a new leaf in India's youth skilling landscape. Celebrated
#HarGharTiranga
with the faculty, students & officials of SDI-B, Celebrated Tiranga!
Bravo Indian badminton sensation IOCian
@lakshya_sen
for sailing into the finals of All England Open Badminton Championships. He edged past the defending champion Lee Zii Jia and this calls for a special celebration!
Lakshya, your
#IndianOil
family is thrilled & proud! Cheers!
Greetings on
#62ndIndianOilDay
!
Celebrated
#IndianOil
's phenomenal journey today with
#IndianOil
's spirited Olympians whose grit and resilience inspires us to chase higher levels of excellence while fueling the aspirations of billion plus Indians.
#PehleIndianPhirOil
Humbled to be bestowed with the Kalinga HR Excellence Award. Special thanks to the organisers of National Seminar on Sustainable Environment & Climate Change-'22 during which this special award was presented.
And, like I always say, I owe my success to my dear
#IndianOil
family.
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2021 for "Encouragement to sports through CSR", awarded by the Hon'ble President
@rashtrapatibhvn
, is an acknowledgement of
#IndianOil
's continuous focus to promote Indian sports & is an inspiration for us to do more!
@HardeepSPuri
@Anurag_Office
President Kovind confers Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar, 2021 on Indian Oil Corporation Limited in recognition of its outstanding contribution in the field of 'Encouragement to sports through Corporate Social Responsibility'.
Congratulations to Indian Men's Hockey team for winning against New Zealand 3-2 in an intense opening match at
#Tokyo2020
. Proud of IOCian Hockey Stars Dilpreet Singh, Simranjeet Singh and Hardik Singh!
Go for the medal boys!
#Cheers4India
#PehleIndianPhirOil
Visited
@HialLadakh
campus today, and was delighted to witness
@Wangchuk66
's futuristic innovations to transform education. Was wonderful interacting with vibrant young students of HIAL.
Also, discussed possibilities for research collaborations in the field of renewable energy.
Overwhelmed to receive Doctor of Philosophy, 'Honoris Causa' from Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies.
I feel privileged to accept this honour on behalf of everyone who has accompanied, inspired & collaborated with me in a fascinating journey of learning
@DirHR_iocl
, Ranjan K Mohapatra has been conferred with the Doctor of Philosophy, 'Honoris Causa' by Manav Rachna Institute of International Research and Studies. The entire IndianOil family is proud of Mr Mohapatra for receiving this prestigious honour.
#ProudToBeAnIOCian
Had meaningful deliberations with Mr Abdulrahman Abdulla Al Seiari, CEO ADNOC Drilling. Appreciated ADNOC's assistance in drilling during Urja Bharat campaign in Onshore Block-1 in Abu Dhabi.
Going forward, we hope to strengthen our synergy between Urja Bharat & ADNOC Drilling.
My day at the office was brightened up by IOCian and Indian Test Cricket star
@WasimJaffer14
. He has been an IOCian for over 25 years & the
#IndianOil
family is so incredibly proud of his achievements! His thoughts and insights would continue to inspire IndianOil's sports forays!
A prosperous India of future will be shouldered by empowered girls of today.
This
#NationalDayOfGirlChild
, let me reiterate
#IndianOil
's commitment to support India's daughters through outreaches like Vidushi that aims to empower our girls through the gift of education.
Inaugurated Central & Eastern UP's 1st All Women
#IndianOil
Fuel Station at Lucknow. The outlet has been revived after closure in 2017 & is now rededicated to the people of Lucknow.
It symbolises IndianOil's unwavering commitment to gender equity.Let every glass ceiling dissolve!
This
#RepublicDay
, I was with IOCians at IndianOil Nagar, Noida, to celebrate the eternal spirit of world's largest Democracy and commit ourselves to Justice, Liberty, Equality & Fraternity for all Indians.
Team
#IndianOil
is committed to power the rise of India!
Jai Hind!
Three and half decades of service excellence built around Care, Innovation, Passion and Trust for the 'Energy of India'
#IndianOil
.
I feel proud and humbled at the special appreciation received on completion of 35 years of service on
#62ndIndianOilDay
.
#ProudToBeAnIOCian
Proud to be associated with several developmental programmes aimed at conserving the incredible heritage of India. Celebrating
#WorldHeritageDay2022
at one of the oldest living cities (Varanasi) from one of the world’s oldest civilizations (India).
#PehleIndianPhirOil
#IndianOil
An honour to meet Hon'ble President of Sri Lanka Mr
@RW_UNP
. His appreciation for LIOC's concerted efforts to keep the nation energised & green will inspire us to walk the extra mile. Also, on behalf of LIOC, presented LKR 200 Mn towards President's Fund as a mark of our resolve.
Swachh is Swasth. That mantra drives our social focus & it was a matter of great honour that
#IndianOil
was recognised as top energy PSU for our endeavours during
#SwachhtaPakhwada
'21. Grateful to Hon'ble
@HardeepSPuri
Ji for the award. Thank You
@ChairmanIOCL
for your support.
Had the wonderful opportunity of interacting with Padmashree Tara Didi and felicitating her on behalf of
#IndianOil
. The indomitable spirit with which she has been working for the welfare of the underprivileged is truly inspiring and resonates with IndianOil's core value of Care.
At
#IndianOil
, we are committed to protect India's rich heritage. Was at Kedarnath Dham today to review our CSR outreach for construction of First-Aid Tourist Facilitation Centre & related infrastructure along Mandakini Ghat and re-development of Sangam Ghat.
#PehleIndianPhirOil
Had a delightful interaction with IOCians at
#IndianOil
Haldwani Depot who are delivering excellence 24X7 to energize our citizens. Also, the team is going an extra mile & helping contractual workers open Sukanya Samriddhi Bank account to secure their new born daughters' future.
To protect India's glorious heritage,
#IndianOil
has undertaken Rs 3.9 Cr project for cleaning & beautification of Gaya under
#SwachhIconicPlace
. Was at Gaya this Sunday to inaugurate renovated Surya Kund & review other facilities with Mr Sawan Kumar, Municipal Commissioner.
Delighted to welcome
@satwiksairaj
to the
#IndianOil
family! To have an Arjuna Awardee and stellar shuttler like Satwik as a fellow IOCian is a matter of pride for the entire IndianOil fraternity.
IndianOil is committed to fuel his ascent into one of the greats of the game!
Happy to share that in an unique CSR drive,
#IndianOil
will establish a solar powered Multipurpose Conference hall for School of Energy Studies at
@HialLadakh
. Attended the Ground Breaking ceremony held recently for the proposed buildings with
@Wangchuk66
.
#PehleIndianPhirOil
#IndianOil
believes in gender parity. A special policy empowers our Moms to undertake work travel with children under 2 yrs & an attendant. At a recent HR Conference, was delighted to meet Jyoti, Kriti & Daarini, who travelled to the
#CityOfJoy
for work with their bundles of joy!
As Chairman of IndianOil Mauritius Limited, I pay my humble tribute to late Sh Anerood Jugnauth for being posthumously bestowed with Padma Vibhushan. As former President and Prime Minister of Mauritius, his contributions in strengthening India-Mauritius ties, has been invaluable.
Had a lively interaction with over 100 IndianOil sportstars during a virtual meet-up today. Demonstrating the spirit of a true IOCian, each of them is contributing to our fight against
#COVID19
which will go a long way in boosting the morale of
#coronawarriors
.
#ProudToBeAnIOCian
Had the privilege of welcoming Hon’ble Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs & Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas
@HardeepSPuri
to the
#IndianOil
stall at India Pavilion in
#ADIPEC2021
in
#AbuDhabi
today.
Greetings of
#SwachhtaPakhwada
.While the Team
#IndianOil
is committed to power the ascent of new India, we are also determined to fuel the journey of
#SwachhBharat
! And this year, I appeal to everyone to leave no stone unturned to fight the menace of single use plastic!
A thrilling victory to inspire generations! The wait of over four decades is now over as the brilliant Indian Men's Hockey team clinches the
#Bronze
at
#Tokyo2020
. Take a bow IOCian Simranjeet Singh, Hardik Singh and Dilpreet Singh for being sensational throughout!
#Cheer4India
Vanakkam! Interacted with IOCians from Chennai today in an energetic session where we deliberated on
#IndianOil
's commitment to pursue excellence 24X7. I underlined the importance of analyzing every business action through the lens of empathy to ensure sustainable success.
Bharat is the most sacred emotion that binds centuries of inspiring history and philosophies that propelled the journey of not just a nation but the entire humanity.
75 years of Indian independence is a giant leap for global peace & harmony.
#HappyIndependenceDay
!
#JaiHind
!
Delighted to share that
#IndianOil
has inked a MoU with
@HialLadakh
for constructing residential buildings for staff & students and multi-purpose conference room, that would deploy a passive solar heating mechanism, at HIAL’S School of Energy Studies at Phyang village in Ladakh.
Happy New Year 2023!
Here's to a year of personal and professional development, and making a positive impact in the world.
At
#IndianOil
, we strive to energize a billion smiles every day through our commitment to excellence and innovation. We'll continue to fuel a happy India!
Thrilled bythe
#bravery
&
#SafetyFirst
behaviour ofthis
#Hero
who with a blanket on him ran into the burning house at
#Noida
&pulled
#LPG
cylinders out withno injury to anyone.
#Safety
is a mindset.Sub Inspector Akhilesh Kumar Dixit
@IndianOilcl
salutes your Safetyfirst attitude!
Was delighted to interact with
#UjjwalaBeneficiaries
in Diskit, Leh & reiterated our brand promise of "No corner too remote for
#IndianOil
'. Also, saluted our LPG Corona Yoddhas who are serving beneficiaries with excellence even in most far flung areas of Diskit,Tyakshi & Nubra.
Greetings on
#WorldEnvironmentDay2022
!
Infinite number of planets in our observable universe, yet only
#OnlyOneEarth
to live. It is far too precious & we cannot afford to be cavalier about the environmental impact of our actions anymore. Care for green today, to live tomorrow.
Had an engaging interaction with CMD
@Balmer_Lawrie
Mr Adika Ratna Sekhar at my office today. I presented him with a sapling to mark our commitment to
#CraftAGreenFuture
.
Mr RatnaSekhar thanked
@ChairmanIOCL
who had wished TeamBalmer Lawrie on company's 156th Foundation Day.
Best leaders are warmest friends. That's what I learned from my predecessors and senior IOCians whose guidance helped me scale the corporate ladder. Had a delightful interaction with veteran IOCians at
#IndianOil
Bhavan in Kolkata. The joy of nostalgia in the City of Joy.
Visited Tata Memorial Centre at Varanasi yesterday where
#IndianOil
will collaborate to set up state-of-the-art Molecular Pathology Laboratory to benefit thousands who are battling cancer. We are also supporting the Centre in procurement of medical equipment.
#PehleIndianPhirOil
Had a heart-to-heart interaction with our committed team at
#IndianOil
's Haldwani
#Indane
Bottling Plant where as the company's Chief People Officer, I underlined how continuous learning is important for on-job satisfaction. Also inaugurated an S&D & Control Centre at the plant.
Yoga is India's eternal gift to the world that is helping millions to be mindful of their health while nurturing a healthy mind.
#InternationalDayofYoga2022
is not far away. Let's harness the power of Yoga to revitalize our souls & commit to a routine of peace, health & optimism.
Today I was at
#IndianOil
's R R Filling station at Jhunjhunu Rajasthan. It was an emotional occasion as we remembered martyred brave hearts of Kargil war. Also felicitated the Kargil Saheed dealers in IOCL family to salute the spirit of
#AzadiKaAmritMahotsav
.
#PehleIndianPhirOil
Visited IndianOil's company owned & operated Fuel Station at Jalampura in Rajasthan yesterday where I felicitated star Customer Attendants whose commitment testifies our service excellence. Also paid homage to our deceased Covid Warriors & handed over ex-gratia to their families.
Well Done Indian Women's Hockey team for securing a Quarter Final berth in Women's Junior Hockey World Cup with a cracking win against Germany. Especially proud of IOCian girls who powered this victory, including the goalie & player of the match Bichu Devi!
Keep shining Girls!
With timely & effective intervention, even cancer has answer. Facilitating affordable cancer care is a focus area for
#IndianOil
CSR.
Was happy to witness MoU signing between IndianOil & Sir Ganga Ram Trust Society today for provision of cancer care equipment.
#IndianOilCares
Overwhelmed to learn that 6
#IndiaSkills2021
medal winners were trained at SDI Bhubaneswar boot camp. As the Chairman of
@SDIBhubaneswar
, I feel immensely proud that this Institution is empowering the youth of the country. Kudos to the trainers as well for creating medal winners!
Always an honour to interact with Hon'ble Union Education Minister Sh
@dpradhanbjp
. Met him today as IFTDO Past President & thanked him for his kind patronage that made 49th IFTDO World Conference, held this May, a grand success. His valedictory speech truly elevated the event.
Social Responsibility must go beyond Corporate norms & harness individual passion. Proud to share that
#IndianOil
turned a new leaf with launch of Individual Social Responsibility Policy at our 6th CSR Conclave in Bhubaneswar. It empowers IOCians to personally drive social goals.
During my Lucknow visit, witnessed the genius 'Mindbrain Activists' in action. Young Utkarsh & Udbhav Moudgil identified colours, objects, written lines & pictures, even when blindfolded. Charmed!
Thanks to the proud mother & IOCian Anshu Moudgil for conducting the amazing show.
Nation first; that's the mantra that inspires
#IndianOil
's every action on ground. Was happy to inaugurate a
500 LPM PSA Oxygen Plant, built under our CSR outreach,at Lucknow's Lokbandhu Raj Narayan Hospital. It will go a long way in strengthening city's medical infrastructure.
H-appiness.
R-esult Orientation.
Isn't that the simplest way to define HR goals?
Thus, exploring newer avenues to win hearts of our stakeholders - that's always on top of our agenda when senior IOCians from Team HR of
#IndianOil
meets to brainstorm on the forum of 'HR Chintan'.
My first exposure to
#IndianOil
! In 1986 when I joined, was
#Siliguri
, where we were sent for training. Today, during my visit to Siliguri Terminal, I was filled with emotions & nostalgia. Interacted with
#IOCians
, stressed upon 3E’s:
#Empathize
,
#Engage
&
#Empower
Interacted with IOCians Simranjeet Singh, Dilpreet Singh & Hardik Singh who powered the Indian Men’s Hockey Team's podium finish at
#Tokyo2020
. Was thrilled to hear about their winning journey. I'm sure their feat will inspire the resurgence of Indian Hockey.
#ProudToBeAnIOCian
The sensational Neeraj Chopra clinches the first
#Gold
for
#India
at
#Tokyo
. India's second individual
#Olympics
Gold ever and the best ever medal haul! A golden day indeed! We are proud & ecstatic!
Thank you for ushering in so much hope, optimism & joy..Jai Ho!
#Cheer4India
Thank you Udita, Jyoti, Sharath, Chirag & Satwik for being with us to celebrate the
#63rdIndianOilDay
today.
Your successes in the sporting arena have been shining demonstrations of
#IndianOil
core values of Care, Innovation, Passion & Trust.
As Co-Chair FICCI HR Committee, I was privileged to welcome His Excellency Dr Abdulrahman Abdulmannan Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, UAE, to the India Pavillon at ADIPEC 2021 in Abu Dhabi. Thankful to him for his thoughts and insights.
Businesses can only flourish when true gender diversity is inculcated and along with policy transparency, it is critical to nurture mindsets that believe in equity. I elaborated my thoughts on this at
@FIPPiIndia
's conclave WINNERS 'Women in India's Energy Sector' today.
Was an honour to join Hon'ble Sh
@HardeepSPuri
Ji at the
#InternationalYogaDay
celebrations at New Delhi's Red Fort, one of the 75 iconic locations upholding the power of this eternal gift from ancient India on this special day.
Embrace Yoga for a happier soul & a healthier body!
Celebrated my 36 years at
#IndianOil
with my colleagues at our Corporate Office. I'm extremely grateful to all stakeholders who worked shoulder to shoulder with me while we chased challenging goals. I owe my success to all of you. After all, a leader is only as good as his team.
A homecoming for me as I was at my alma mater,
@bitspilaniindia
, attending Convocation 2022. So many happy memories & good vibes came flooding back.
And, it was incredibly special to accept the Distinguished Alumni Award. Humbled & inspired.
Thank You BITS Pilani, for everything!
Honoured to accept BML Munjal Award 2020 in "Sustained Excellence" category for
#IndianOil
in the presence of
@rameshmashelkar
. This is a testimony to the commitment of IOCians to our core values of care, innovation, passion & trust.
Thank you
@Mindmine_Summit
#ProudToBeAnIOCian
Honored to uphold my solemn commitment to support women's empowerment! It is everyone's responsibility to pave the way for future generations of women & provide them equal opportunities to succeed. Together, let's empower women & enrich the world around us.
#iEMPOWER
@g20empower
Had a mutually enriching interaction with the IOCians posted in Kumaon, Uttarakhand. Shared my thoughts on how
#IndianOil
is leveraging greener avenues to fast-track India's energy transition journey. Also spoke on IndianOil's emergence as a gender-diverse learning organization.
Had a wonderful interaction with upcoming Badminton stars of India at the academy of Badminton legend and IOCian
@pullelagopicha1
. And, not too many one can boast of partnering the likes of Gopichand & IOCian shuttler
@sikkireddy
in a Badminton match. Ticked those boxes too. :)
What an amazing performance by IOCian star
@manikabatra_TT
in the 2nd round at
#Tokyo2020
! Despite early challenges , she bounced back superbly to win against a higher ranked paddler. Another step towards that coveted podium finish! Cheers!
#Cheer4India
#ProudToBeAnIOCian
Awards must be celebrated but must also be seen as an opportunity to introspect & improve further. Proud to share that
#IndianOil
has been bestowed with Association for Talent Development BEST Award'22 that recognises our excellence in talent management.
Cheers to the team!
Wow! 6 years in
@Indianoil
Board as Director (R&D)!! I am so proud of my friend & colleague,
@RamakumarDr
. Your vision and passion for innovation have truly catalysed IndianOil's transitional green journey.
Keep smiling, Keep inspiring!
Best wishes!
At
#IndianOil
, we believe seamless communication facilitates excellence & that was the essence of my yesterday's 'Paricharcha' with IOCians at Udaipur. It was an engaging interaction where I shared my views on career progression, industry outlook & IndianOil's green initiatives.
Cheers to Women's power! Second medal for India at
#Tokyo2020
as the Phenomenally Vibrant Sindhu becomes the first Indian woman to win two individual Olympic medals!
Congratulations!
#Cheer4India
On the occasion of
#IndianOilCustomerDay
had the privilege of interacting with one of our esteemed customers, Shri Suresh Chandra Mahapatra, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Odisha who has been using
#Indane
since 1990. Thanked him for fuelling our passion of serving the nation.
Celebrated
#IWD2022
by welcoming 9 Indian Women Hockey stars to
#IndianOil
Family today! IndianOil has been a leading promoter for sports in India & induction of women’s hockey players reflects our commitment to nurture India's vast talent pool in women's hockey.Jai Ho!
#Womentum
Learning is not confined to classrooms. We learn 24X7 & from everyone around us irrespective of age or hierarchy; including our parents, teachers, friends, colleagues, both seniors & peers,even youngsters. Best Wishes of
#TeachersDay
! Naman to all those who kept me agile & aware!
Employees who own their decisions are real assets as they epitomize power of agility while adding great value to business. That's what I emphasized while speaking to IOCians at Bhubaneswar. I urged my team to unravel their inner potential by continuously learning and unlearning!